DETROIT - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on April 3. The import tax has already triggered big moves by automakers, from layoffs to pauses in car shipments to delayed price hikes. As a result, industry analysts expect consumers to see higher car prices, and some buyers have been rushing to the
WASHINGTON DC - Elon Musk is heading for the exit. Insiders confirm the Tesla CEO will step down from his high-profile government role in the coming weeks as his 130-day service limit nears, reports Yahoo News. While Trump still sings Musk's praises publicly, the decision follows rising internal friction and political blowback. Musk's scorched-earth approach
BEIJING - A Chinese battery manufacturer has developed a breakthrough, sparking a worldwide race for compact nuclear energy. The innovation is a small coin-sized battery powered by a radioactive nickel isotope that decays into stable copper. While the initial cell is relatively weak, it can easily be layered to provide more power for up to
BERLIN - Germany advanced sustainability efforts by presenting a new air-derived fuel other than hydrogen. The novel fuel operates as methanol, and its production relies on biogenic and green hydrogen-based manufacturing methods. The article provides comprehensive details about this breakthrough development, analyzing its effects on the shipping industry and its potential role in the evolution
GRAND RAPIDS – The Michigan Small Business Development Center and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation have expanded the Michigan SBDC Tech Team, adding two new consultants to accelerate the growth of high-tech entrepreneurship. Shruti Bagla PhD will support the rapidly expanding health sector in Michigan, targeting Detroit and neighboring Ontario, with the aim of bolstering
GRAND RAPIDS – US Signal announced the appointment of Keith Wilson as its new Chief Financial Officer. With over 30 years of extensive experience in emerging technologies, financial management, and strategic planning, Wilson brings a wealth of expertise to US Signal's executive team. Prior to joining US Signal, Wilson held key leadership positions across multiple
NEW YORK - Scientists sound the alarm as new study predicts dire consequences of human activity: 'The power to wipe out entire landscapes. Our overheating planet may cross a dangerous threshold in the coming years, with one new study warning that the Arctic may be "transformed beyond contemporary recognition" if warming continues as expected. What's happening?
WEST OLIVE — Understanding the pivotal role high-speed internet plays in the lives of its citizens and business now and into the future, the Board of Commissioners late last month, formally backed 123NET and Ottawa County's joint application for the State of Michigan’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant. "Whether it's for business, education,
LANSING - The Strategic Fund Board approved amendments to the MSF incentives authorized in January 2022 for the construction of an Ultium battery manufacturing facility in Lansing, originally a joint venture between GM and LG Energy Solution (LGES). Through the sale of GM’s portion of the battery plant and 100% transfer of state incentives already
DEARBORN - In this video interview, Tamara Shoemaker, founder of the Michigan CyberPatriot program, said her organization will be hosting from July 7-11th two Cybersecurity Summer Camps at Battle Creek ANG Base and one in the metro-Detroit area. They are also looking for a metro-Detroit area venue for the one of the camp locations. If
